Welcome

We have available here in the heart of Tuscany three large painting studios, a large sculpture studio and an art library and lecture theatre.  We have 4 en suite rooms and 2 apartments for rent along with studio space in the sculpture or painting studio areas.  There is a wide terrace with splendid views suitable for eating out and painting etc. Prices/Rent details here. There will be some options available for work in exchange for rent.

The hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa (centre 150 m away) can provide a variety of restaurants and bars serving food, plus all the normal shops and services expected in a small, fairly sophisticated, hilltop village of under 1000 inhabitants, which has proudly named itself “The City of Art”. The surrounding landscape is beautiful and accessible - farms, vineyards, olive groves and woods with endless tracks for walking.

We are hoping for paying adult artists in residence, students of art or art history and anyone else interested in the arts, ideally for a minimum of 1 week. Each with their own work space.

Teaching

Some dates have been booked by artists/tutors coming with students and renting out the rooms and studios:  See dates

Booking and Further Information

Contact Hannah by phone +447981700396 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to book a room or enquire about joining one of the group times. 

Nigel Konstam 1932 - 2022

Nigel Konstam 1932 - 2022

Founder and Director of Verrocchio 1982 - 2022

Our beloved Nigel died 19 July 2022 at the age of 89.
He was teaching and active right to his last day. He will be
greatly missed.

More info and obituaries here. 

We plan to continue to run the Art Centre much
as before.

On  23 July 2023 there will be a celebration
in London of Nigel's life for friends and family. 
 
Do get in touch
if you would like to attend.